Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wachapreague, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wachapreague, VA.
Next low tide : 8:34 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 34m at 2:18 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631044
Common Questions About Tides

Wachapreague, VA Tides - Feb 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:504.19:043.62:22-0.22:570.07:065:26Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:294.09:453.63:02-0.23:330.07:055:27Full Moon2Thu
3Fri10:053.910:233.63:40-0.14:070.17:045:28Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:403.811:003.64:170.04:410.17:035:29Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:153.611:393.64:580.15:170.27:025:30Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:523.55:470.26:000.27:015:32Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:233.612:373.46:430.36:530.27:005:33Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:163.71:303.37:440.47:510.26:595:34Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:183.72:343.28:450.38:520.16:585:35Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:293.93:473.39:490.29:57-0.16:575:36Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:404.14:553.410:520.111:01-0.36:565:37Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:414.45:553.711:51-0.26:555:38Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:384.76:523.912:01-0.612:47-0.46:545:39Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:324.87:484.212:59-0.81:41-0.66:535:40New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:264.98:434.31:55-1.02:31-0.76:525:41New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:164.89:344.52:47-1.03:18-0.86:505:42New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:034.710:234.53:38-0.94:03-0.76:495:43Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:494.411:114.44:27-0.74:49-0.56:485:45Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:334.111:594.25:19-0.45:36-0.36:475:46Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:193.86:13-0.16:260.06:465:47First Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:484.11:053.57:080.27:170.26:445:48First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:393.91:543.38:020.48:080.36:435:49First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:343.72:493.28:560.69:000.46:425:50First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:343.63:483.19:500.69:550.56:405:51Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:343.74:463.310:440.610:500.46:395:52Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:263.85:383.411:350.511:410.36:385:53Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:133.96:253.612:220.46:365:54Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:574.07:113.812:300.11:060.36:355:55Full Moon28Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8631044)

Common Questions About Wachapreague, VA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Wachapreague, VA today?

Slack tide in Wachapreague, VA is approximately 5:26 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Wachapreague, VA?

Wachapreague, VA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Wachapreague, VA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Wachapreague, VA?

Tide predictions for Wachapreague, VA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Wachapreague, VA?

Tide data for Wachapreague, VA is sourced from NOAA Station #8631044. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8631044.

What is the moon phase in Wachapreague, VA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Wachapreague, VA is Third Quarter (44% illuminated). This places Wachapreague, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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